Names that start with M
2,230 different M-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Mia led them with 11,087 newborns. Compare all 8,135 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.

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M-names in 2025
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- MckadeSon of Cade, or possibly a modern variant of the surname McKade or McCadeModern coinage6
- MaleiahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MiekoA Japanese female name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji used, most commonly "beautiful blessing" or "child of beautyJapanese6
- MerrikUncertainModern coinage6
- MikayleeA modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a respelling of Michaela or MikaylaModern coinage6
- MatthanGift of YahwehHebrew6
- Myleaa modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Miley or a creative spelling of Mylia, with no established meaningModern coinage6
- MaaliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MalyahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MacauleySon of the righteous oneIrish6
- MiyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- Melynaof uncertain originModern coinage6
- MohamudPraiseworthy, commendableArabic6
- MckinsleySon of the white warrior or descendant of CináedScottish6
- Mastonof uncertain originEnglish6
- MelinnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Melina, which is often associated with the Greek word for 'honey' (meli)Modern coinage6
- MohidOne who guides, a guideArabic6
- MolinaOf uncertain originSpanish6
- MalaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MannaMeaning uncertainModern coinage6
- MichalinaWho is like God?Slavic6
- MarienOf uncertain originFrench6
- MishawnLikely a respelling of 'Micheon' or a variant of 'Mishaun,' with uncertain specific meaningModern coinage6
- MariamawitProbably means 'Mary has come' or 'Mary is present' in Amharic, a reference to the Virgin MaryAfrican6
- MadelenaVariant of Madeline, meaning 'woman from Magdala' or 'tower'Greek6
- Mcguireson of the beige one (from Irish 'mag' meaning 'son' and 'odhar' meaning 'dun, beige')Irish6
- MckenleighModern feminine name combining the prefix 'Mc-' with the elements 'Ken' and 'leigh', likely inspired by surnames and names like McKenna or KenleyModern coinage6
- MadlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MalynOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MahdiyaVariant of Mahdiya, an Arabic name meaning 'guided by God' or 'rightly guided'Arabic6
- MyliOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MayerlyModern coinage, likely a blend of May and the -erly suffix or an elaboration of MayModern coinage6
- MakaelynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- Micoof uncertain originModern coinage6
- MikhaiOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MadyVariant of Maddy, a diminutive of Madeline or Madison, meaning 'woman from Magdala' or 'son of Maud'English6
- MaxxonLikely a modern invented name combining elements of Max and the suffix -son, suggesting 'son of Max' or an elaboration of MaxModern coinage6
- MelquisedecMy king is righteousHebrew6
- MuminOne who is faithful or a believerArabic6
- ManehOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mana or ManeaModern coinage6
- MayerliOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- Madalinaof uncertain originLatin6
- MarielizOf uncertain meaningModern coinage6
- MuscabOne who is firm, steadfast, or unwavering, often interpreted as 'steadfast' or 'resolute' in ArabicArabic6
- MusiqA modern invented name derived from the word 'music'Modern coinage6
- MataioOf debated originHebrew6
- Macklynnof uncertain originModern coinage6
- MacaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MadhaviA flowering creeper, also a name of the goddess Lakshmi or SitaSanskrit6
- MeleaneOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- MarianyA modern elaboration of Mary or Marian, often interpreted as belonging to MaryModern coinage6
- MarybellaA combination of Mary and Bella, meaning 'bitter' and 'beautiful' respectivelyModern coinage6
- Mosleyof English origin, likely a transferred surname, itself derived from a place name meaning 'Mossa's clearing' or 'moss clearing'English6
- Mayanna6
- Maylanie6
- Manhattan6
- Muntasir6
- Marlia6
- Mohammedali6
- Mohamedali6
- Morireoluwa6
- Mely6
- Mehwish6
- Maaya6
- Maedot6
- Mihai6
- Mazelee6
- Mitsuki6
- Mahana6
- Mihaan6
- Mayani6
- Mailo6
- Maheer6
- Mileya6
- Mayel6
- Myella6
- Milove6
- Maiella6
- Muhammadibrahim6
- Mylayah6
- Malloy6
- Mireia6
- Mamediarra6
- Myrcella6
- Mayzi6
- Meiomi6
- Mesias6
- Messyah6
- Mazari6
- Mordchai6
- Manaf6
- Miloni6
- Mouhammad6
- Maxel6
- Maezlyn6
- Marciela6
- Midhuna6
- Mikari6
- Madely6
- Marleigha6
- Mariaemilia6
- Mayahuel6
- Melaher6
- Moxxi6
- Manoe6
- Miheeka6
- Mykola6
- Mazii6
- Mervat6
- Marieth6
- Miriella6
- Muhammadamir6
- Muhammadhamza6
- Mailene6
- Maleini6
- Mamadu6
- Mantra6
- Maelan6
- Meruem6
- Musawer6
- Makais6
- Mariaflor6
- Milosz6
- Monarch6
- Mrida6
- Munther6
- Mwavita6
- Myro6
- Maanvik6
- Mahalo6
- Mahara6
- Malaycia6
- Malden6
- Mitansh6
- Moonie6
- Muhammadyahya6
- Mustaqeem6
- Mariami6
- Markiyan6
- Mayaan6
- Maziel6
- Mcclaine6
- Merris6
- Milanah6
- Minky6
- Miora6
- Mirelly6
- Mouhamadoul6
- Muhammadazlan6
- Myeli6
- MarandaShe who must be lovedLatin5
- MaurineOf uncertain originEnglish5
- MyrandaA modern respelling of Miranda, which derives from the Latin word for 'worthy of admiration' or 'to be wondered at'Modern coinage5
- MikealWho is like God? (debated variant of Michael, possibly from Swedish Mikael or an alternate spelling)Scandinavian5
- MychalWho is like God?Hebrew5
- MckenziRespelling of McKenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one' or 'son of Coinneach'Scottish5
- MarkanthonyDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war, combined with the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaningEnglish5
- MigelWho is like God?Spanish5
- MichealaWho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)Hebrew5
- MartieOf uncertain originEnglish5
- MarlanOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marlin or a modern coinage combining elements of names like Mark and AlanModern coinage5
- MishelleA variant spelling of Michelle, the feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage5
- MaryettaLittle Mary, or a combination of Mary and the suffix -ettaEnglish5
- MellanieOf uncertain originEnglish5
- MontrealRoyal mountain, from the French Mont RéalFrench5
- MerrilyOne definition is 'pleasant and lighthearted', derived from the English word 'merry'English5
- MauriUncertainScandinavian5
- MikelleOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MeghanaFrom Sanskrit, meaning 'cloud' or 'raincloud'Sanskrit5
- MakyahOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MorgannOf uncertain originWelsh5
- MoreliaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- ManavOne who is humane or full of humanitySanskrit5
- MarquaviousOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MakennahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name influenced by Makenna or McKenzieModern coinage5
- MagdalynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Madeline or Magdalene, names traditionally associated with the biblical place name Magdala meaning 'tower' in HebrewModern coinage5
- MarcilleOf uncertain originFrench5
- MackeySon of Aedh or fireScottish5
- MikiahOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MckayleeA modern invented name combining the Irish surname McKay with the popular Lee suffixModern coinage5
- MonzerratSerrated mountainSpanish5
- MalenyOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MalichiOf uncertain originHebrew5
- Mishellof uncertain originEnglish5
- MyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MatiaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MalayshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MarshFrom the English surname Marsh, meaning one who lived near a marsh or fenEnglish5
- MikaleVariant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage5
- MalekaQueen or princess, derived from the Arabic word malikahArabic5
- MikhaylaWho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)English5
- MarayahVariant of Maria or Mariah, often associated with meanings like 'beloved' or 'bitter', though its exact significance is debatedModern coinage5
- Meilingbeautiful and cleverLiterary5
- MailiOf uncertain originEnglish5
- MatinaOf uncertain originGreek5
- MeeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MikiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- MarkelleProbably a modern combination of 'Mark' and 'elle' or a variant of Marcellus, meaning 'young warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'Modern coinage5
- MoustafaOne who is chosen, selected, or preferred, also understood as 'the chosen oneArabic5
- MerriamDerived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'English5